Jacobite Engraved 18th Century Plain Stem Wine Glass c1740

£975.00 $1,232.30 Product Code: 2019020508

Date & Origin 

England, c1740. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown.

Dimensions 

Height: 15.4cm Rim diameter: 5.6cm Foot diameter: 6.6cm.

Weight

143 grams

Technical Description 

A Jacobite engraved 18th century plain stem wine glass. The round funnel bowl is engraved with a rose, open bud, closed bud, oak leaf and a kissing star. This is supported by a plain stem. The piece rests upon a conical foot with a rough pontil. Engraver A (according to Seddon) is the most likely decorator of this piece. 

Historical Relevance 

Hand-blown around the time the Gin Act 1743 which attempted to increase taxation on gin provoked riots in London.

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